Sencore VB1 Series Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
About This Quick Start Guide
This guide is for helping new customers get their Sencore VideoBRIDGE
equipment setup and running as quickly and easily as possible.
The guide covers the following Sencore VideoBRIDGE devices: VB120, VB12,
VB12-RF, VB20, VB220 and VB330.
Optional interface modules, like demodulators, do not require initial set-up.
Individual probes in a chassis must be configured separately. These modules will
each have a USB port.
Read the Safety Chapter of the User's Manual
The current version of the full User's Manual can be obtained from the Download
tab of individual product pages on our website:
Sencore ProCare support at procare@sencore.com.
Read the safety chapter of the User's Manual to avoid potential hazards.
A comprehensive Installation Guide is found in section 4.1 of the User's Manual.
Unpack the Equipment
Check that there are no obvious damages to equipment due to transport. If
equipment appears to be damaged, please contact Sencore ProCare for support.
In addition to the Sencore VideoBRIDGE hardware itself, the shipment should
include a power cable (two for enhanced chassis) and a USB cable.
Equipment Installation and Power Up
Equipment designed for rack installation should be securely connected to the
rack using rack screws suitable for the rack type. Note that there should be
sufficient room for air to freely flow around the unit, ensuring proper cooling. Also
note the direction of air flow for your chassis type prior to installation (refer to the
User's Manual).
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When the equipment is installed, it can be powered by connecting it to a power
outlet using the power cable(s). Sencore VideoBRIDGE devices for AC mains
can operate in the range 100–240VAC. Refer to the User's Manual for a
description of DC power connection.
Establish Ethernet Management Connection
In order to access the regular device graphical user interface, it is necessary to
establish an Ethernet connection to the device. There are two alternative ways to
set the device's management IP address: using the pre-set management IP
address or connecting to the device via USB.
Using the Pre-Set Management IP Address
The Sencore VideoBRIDGE devices are shipped with the following factory
settings:
Management (eth1) IP address:
Management (eth1) subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
In order to connect to the eth1 management port, the PC used for setup should
have corresponding network settings. Connect a PC directly to the device's eth1
management port using an Ethernet cable.
For Windows, the network parameters are set in the Control Panel — Network
and Internet — Network and Sharing Center — Network Connection —
Properties — Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties view, as shown in figure
1. Select the user defined address, and set the PC's IP address to 10.0.20.100
and the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0.
When the IP address of the PC has been set to match the device's factory
setting, the permanent network settings can be configured through the regular
web browser interface.
Connect to the device via USB
If the Sencore VideoBRIDGE device for some reason cannot be reached through
Ethernet communication the initial set-up may be performed via serial console
emulated over USB. For the initial set-up, you must do the following:
10.0.20.101
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